Via Augusta - From Cádiz to Seville Spain

Via Augusta Camino

Pilgrimage Through Southern Spain and Roman History

The Via Augusta follows the ancient Roman route north from Cádiz, Europe’s oldest city, to Seville, linking the Mediterranean’s history to the spiritual roads of the Camino network. Along the way, it passes salt flats, vineyards, and sunlit plazas where life moves with Andalusian ease.

We walked this route with the smell of the sea still in the air, and the distant bells of Seville and the start of the Via de la Plata drawing us north. It’s a short but vivid pilgrimage, ideal for easing into longer Caminos.

Why Walk the Via Augusta?

Walking the Via Augusta pilgrimage route offers a fact-based and accessible introduction to long-distance Camino travel. Beginning in Cádiz and finishing in Seville, the route covers approximately 200 kilometres and is typically completed in 8–10 days, making it manageable for either first-time pilgrims or those seeking a shorter journey.
 
The trail weaves through a rich blend of coastal, rural, and urban landscapes, taking hikers from Atlantic shorelines, across agricultural plains and to historic Andalusian towns.
 
Much of this route is rooted in the ancient Roman road network of Hispania. The Via Augusta passes archaeological sites, Roman remnants, and historic corridors that reflect its origins as a major imperial artery. Importantly, the route links seamlessly to the Via de la Plata in Seville, allowing pilgrims to continue northward through western Spain and eventually connect with the Camino Sanabrés toward Santiago de Compostela. 

Via Augusta Itinerary and Stages

About the Via Augusta, History, Stages and Facts

 

How Do You Walk a Camino by Accident?

 

Exploring and Birdwatching Cadiz

 

Beginning the Via Augusta: Cadiz to San Fernando

 

Life on the Highway: San Fernando to Puerto de Santa María

 

Nature on the Way: Puerto de Santa Maria to Jerez de la Frontera

 

Day of Many Ways: Jerez de la Frontera to El Cuervo de Sevilla

 

Good Friday and Good Birding: El Cuervo de Sevilla to Lebrija

 

Following Canals and Arrows: Lebrija to Las Cabezas de San Juan

 

Camino of Faith: Las Cabezas de San Juan to Utrera

 

Navigating the Modern World on Camino: Utrera to Alcala de Guadaira

 

Completing the Via Augusta: Alcala de Guadaira to Seville

 

Exploring Seville, Reflecting on the Via Augusta

Other Trails and Pilgrimages

The Via Augusta is a road of beginnings, but it’s only the start of many pilgrim adventures we’ve made. From here in Seville, we’ve continued along the Via de la Plata to Santiago, wandered the misty mountains of the Camino Primitivo, and followed the sea north on the Camino Portugués.

See you on the Way!